Ford to pay U.S. states $19.2 mln over false advertising claims

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Ford Motor Co (F.N) will pay $19.2 million to resolve allegations it falsely advertised real-world fuel economy and payload capacity. The multi-state settlement covers 2013-2014 C-Max hybrids and 2011-2014 Super Duty pickups. Ford did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement.

1 month ago·Detroit, United States

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Ford to pay U.S. states $19.2 mln over false advertising claims

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Ford pays $19M to settle claims on fuel economy, payload

Ford Motor Company on Tuesday settled claims by 40 U.S. state attorneys general that the company made misleading claims about the fuel economy and payload capacity of some of its vehicles, violating state consumer protection laws.

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Ford pays $19M to settle claims on fuel economy, payload

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ford Motor Company on Tuesday settled claims by 40 U.S. state attorneys general that the company made misleading claims about the fuel economy and payload capacity of some of its vehicles, violating state consumer protection laws.

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Ford To Pay U.S. States $19.2 Million Over False Advertising Claims -officials

Ford Motor Co will pay $19.2 million to resolve allegations it falsely advertised real-world fuel economy and payload capacity for some hybrids and pickup trucks, the Iowa Attorney General's Office said Tuesday. The covers 2013-2014 C-Max hybrids and 2011-2014 Super Duty pickups. In 2013, Ford lowered the advertised fuel economy ratings on its C-Max hybrid by up to seven miles per gallon and sent checks to owners of $550 to make up the differen…

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Ford to pay US states $19.2 million over false advertising claims

WASHINGTON :Ford Motor Co will pay $19.2 million to resolve allegations it falsely advertised real-world fuel economy and payload capacity for some hybrids and pickup trucks, the Iowa Attorney General's Office said on Tuesday.The covers 2013–2014 C-Max hybrids and 2011–2014 Super Duty pickups. In 2013, F

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Ford pays $19M to settle claims on fuel economy, payload

By DON THOMPSON Associated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ford Motor Company has settled claims by 40 U.S. state attorneys general that the company made misleading claims about the fuel economy and payload capacity of some of its vehicles. The company agreed Tuesday to pay $19.2 million TO WHO? and refrain from making misleading advertising claims. The attorneys general say Ford misled consumers about how far its 2013-2014 C-Max hybrid cars coul…

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